Thanks to Jonathan for sending this great potential caption contest – go!
Transit
Martine writes around 6am Saturday morning: “And woke up to this down the street after putting in dozens of speeding notifications (more…)
A reader reported around 8am:
“a car at Rhode Island and 12th that is blocking all traffic headed towards the Logan circle.
Driver appeared under the influence”
photo by LaTur
From WMATA:
“This weekend, Nov. 18 -19, Metro crews will perform critical track work and make rail adjustments on a section of track between Foggy Bottom and Clarendon/Arlington Cemetery. Due to single tracking Metro will operate significantly reduced frequencies – every 26 minutes – on the Blue and Orange lines, with Silver Line service operating between Ashburn and Ballston only. (more…)
Y. writes last night: “Really bad accident around 6:45pm at N and New Jersey St where the car hit the motorcyclist. I hope the motorcyclist is okay.”
From an Uber rep:
“The big picture:
Uber is excited to announce a new phase of our partnership with the Washington DC taxi industry, which will provide 100% of DC’s 1,500+ taxi drivers with access to Uber trip referrals.
It’s a win/win/win: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Can’t say I was surprised to see this delivery truck at Le Diplomate this morning just completely drive over the traffic posts, destroying a few.”
And: (more…)
Thanks to T. for sending: “Potential sovereign citizen near Costco in NE. Homemade tags?”
Maryland’s MDOT website says: “Depending upon the vehicle, you may request a message with at least 2 and up to 7 characters (numbers and/or letters).”
photo by Mark Livingstone
From AlertDC: “DC Fire reports the 2100 block of Wisconsin Ave NW is closed in both directions due to a motor vehicle crash. Updates are to follow.”
photo by Victoria Pickering
From the office of Councilmember Charles Allen:
“Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen is introducing two bills to create more regular pedestrianized corridors in the District. The goal is to designate more desirable areas for people to gather and local businesses to thrive. The Public Life and Activity Zones Amendment (“PLAZA”) Act of 2023 directs the District Department of Transportation (“DDOT”) to identify and designate one corridor that is at least one-quarter mile long to be closed to personal vehicle traffic for at least 24 daytime hours per week starting in October 2026, with two more corridors to be designated by 2027. (more…)